The Importance of Following Maritime Safety Regulations to Prevent Injuries
When you think about maritime accidents and injuries, you might think of major incidents, like the explosion of Deepwater Horizon…
How Does the Death on the High Seas Act Impact YOU?
The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) was passed by Congress back in 1920. It allows for the surviving…
How Does the Admiralty Extension Act Impact YOU?
Maritime law includes several different protections through various laws and acts that contain provisions for how maritime personal injury claims…
How the OCSLA Affects Oil Rig Workers
Maritime employment really isn’t for anyone who needs to work in a relaxing, stress-free environment. This is especially true for…
Interesting Facts About Oil Spills in the Ocean and Explosions
The processes used to get crude oil out of the ground and to refineries involve numerous types of equipment, including…
The Dangers of Working on an Onshore Oil Rig
There are certainly risks involved in working on an offshore drilling platform. This high-paying career carries with it a reputation…
Overview of Maritime Law Employment Legislation
As an employee of the maritime industry, you have multiple options when it comes to obtaining financial compensation for injuries…
The Differences Between Offshore Drilling & Oil Rig Vessel Claims
There are differences in maritime laws regarding personal injury claims. Part of the claims process is to determine where the…